Sarah Logan column: Righteous fear disappears from modern society

With the terrible events occurring in Newtown, Conn., last Friday, one can't help but be saddened by the violent deaths that happened to these angels just starting to live. I asked our Lord to console and comfort the families and put his arms around each and every one of them.

Years ago, most people had an awe and fear of what would happen to them if they sinned or didn't obey as best they could. We have a loving God who surely understands our weak human nature. There is a book called, "When Bad Things Happen to Good People" that is worth reading to help our understanding of such tragedies.

No one knows the pain of losing a child unless you have experienced it. The feeling of pain in losing a child will never go away. I think of Mary, the mother of Jesus, who was told by the prophet, Simeon, that a sword would pierce her heart. She must have thought of this often, wondering when and how it would happen. Her trust in God helped comfort her when her Son died for us.

The greatest thing that God did for all mankind was to send His Son Jesus to die for us. It's the greatest gift of all at Christmas.

I wish everybody a blessed and happy Christmas and new year.

Columnist Sarah Logan lives in Merrill.

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Sarah Logan column: Righteous fear disappears from modern society

With the terrible events occurring in Newtown, Conn., last Friday, one can't help but be saddened by the violent deaths that happened to these angels just starting to live.

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